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Changing US policy impacting climate risk assessment, says AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein said it is changing its climate risk assessments to reflect the withdrawal of community support by the US federal government.

Impact investors in $114m ecosystem restoration fundraise

Debut 'methane abatement bond' expected in 2026

AllianceBernstein says there has been 'positive' issuer interest in methane abatement bonds, and US investors appear primed to unlock their impact potential. Ahren Lester reports

Natural Capital Investment Americas: early bird ends tomorrow

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's annual Natural Capital Investment Americas conference ends tomorrow, so register now to save 20%. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a further 30% discount.

AllianceBernstein closes private wealth impact fund at $40m

COP29 could be remembered as the 'blended finance COP', AllianceBernstein says

COP29 could be remembered as "the blended finance COP" if its climate finance pledges are matched with sufficient ambition in the next round of national climate targets, AllianceBernstein has suggested.

Step-down SLBs a 'hard sell' for investors - but 'step-backs' have potential

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) with a 'step-down' coupon on achieving certain targets are a "hard sell" for investors, an Environmental Finance event heard - but 'step-back' coupon deals could prove more popular.

CA100+ loses support from two more US asset managers

US-based AllianceBernstein and Allspring have become the latest asset managers to quit the Climate Action 100+.

Market still seeking the language of nature investments, say Nuveen

Further work needs to be done to better articulate why investors should invest in nature, an Environmental Finance conference has heard, with financial institutions calling for more consistent language and data.

ESG in Fixed Income Americas 2023: BlackRock: 'transition investments are green'

BlackRock considers credible transition projects to be 'green', rather than putting them into a transition category, an Environmental Finance conference heard.